robin ? paris, somewhere around 1900?

This one turned up locally recently.To my surprise my (I must admit limited) collection of books and the ever helpful google where unable to supply any information at all.

The only thing I could find was a mention in a book of a brand called robinet. Robinet is supposed to have produced a few cars in nantes (france). No details, pictures or even a date of production is mentioned.But since this engine clearly states F. ROBIN and PARIS I don’t suppose there’s a link at all...

Conclusion I know nothing but what can be seen in the pictures.

I assume an early engine because of the automatic inlet valves (or did these stay 'en vogue' a little longer than i thought?). Since the majority of engines in those days were singles (or am I mistaken?) I thought there is a possibility this twin might ring a bell…

Originally posted by guazzoni The only thing I could find was a mention in a book of a brand called robinet. Robinet is supposed to have produced a few cars in nantes (france). No details, pictures or even a date of production is mentioned.But since this engine clearly states F. ROBIN and PARIS I don’t suppose there’s a link at all...

According to Georgano's Complete Encyclopaedia of Motor Cars the Robinet was produced in Nantes in 1906 - 1907, resembled the Bédélia cyclecar and had a 10 hp V-twin Deckert engine, so no connection to this, I think.